Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology

Program

PHILOSOPHY

The Radiologic Technology Program was established to prepare specialists trained in the art and science of medical imaging who would participate in the care of other human beings and do so as competent, sensitive, and caring individuals who carry out their charge in such a way so as to maintain the dignity of human life. The program is committed to providing a quality educational opportunity that prepares individuals to be competent for entry-level staff radiographic employment. A quality and comprehensive curriculum is maintained through competent faculty who utilize quality facilities. Instruction begins with classroom exercises, leading to laboratory experiences and clinical applications. Faculty undertakes the responsibility to develop the leadership potential of these specialists in order to strive for continued excellence, as this is vital to providing the needed balance in the evolution of health care.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Radiologic Technology Program is to provide:

a progressive academic and clinical educational environment for qualified students to prepare them as competent and compassionate radiologic health care providers;

Students who transfer from another radiologic technology program must meet the following entrance criteria:

Complete a Drexel University/College of Nursing and Health Professions Application for Admissions.

Submit a copy of high school transcripts or GED scores and transcripts from any colleges/universities previously attended.

University admission requirements must be met before entrance into the Radiology program

Submit a copy of current radiologic technology program transcripts.

Submit copies of all clinical competencies performed at the previous Radiologic technology program.

Forward a letter of recommendation from the transferring program Chairperson (Chair).

Students who transfer from another program at Drexel University:

Are not guaranteed placement into the A.S. program.

Meet with present program Academic Advisor to discuss their ability to enroll in the A.S. Radiologic Technology Program.

If approved by the Academic Advisor, meet with the Radiologic Technology program Chair.

Complete all Drexel University requirements.

Final follow up with Academic Advisor to ensure all paperwork is complete and requirements have been met.

Maintain contact with Radiologic Technology program for program compliance requirements.

The Radiologic Technology program must be able to contact the student for questions or to send student information and updates before the program begins.

Students on academic probation and/or have a GPA of less than 2.5 will not be considered for admission to the Radiologic Technology Program

Technical courses will be evaluated by the Department Chair based on credit hours, course content, contact hours, date taken, and all other pertinent data.

STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN DISMISSED FROM OTHER RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS FOR ACADEMIC OR CONDUCT PROBLEMS WILL NOT BE GIVEN ADVANCED PLACEMENT IN THE PROGRAM AND MUST APPLY TO THE PROGRAM UNDER THE NORMAL APPLICATION PROCESS.

DREXEL STUDENTS ON ACADEMIC PROBATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE PROGRAM.

COMPLIANCE

The College of Nursing and Health Professions has a compliance process that may be required for every student. Some of these steps may take significant time to complete. Please plan accordingly.

International Students:
International applicants, as well as immigrants to the United States and U.S. permanent residents whose native language is not English and who have not received a bachelor's degree or higher in the United States, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom, must show proficiency in English speaking as well as listening, writing and reading. American citizens born on U.S. military bases abroad may be waived from the TOEFL requirement after providing documentation of this status. Otherwise, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

If you take the TOEFLiBT exam, you must have:

a minimum combined score for listening, writing, and reading sections of 79 plus a speaking section score of 26 or higher.

a minimum score of 550 or higher and a Test of Spoken English score (TSE) of 55 or higher.

Accreditation

Outcomes

Radiology is the branch of medicine that uses various forms of radiation, such as x-rays, to provide information for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. Radiologic technologists aid physicians by performing radiologic examinations necessary to diagnose conditions and treat patients.

Program Credentialing RateFive‐year average credentialing examination (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification Examination) pass rate of not less than 75 percent at first attempt after graduation.